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Critical Task #5 Cause and Consequence from "Teaching About Historical Thinking".

Read the briefing sheet (Blackline Master 25). Using this as a starting point consider the following question.


 * Based on their experiences with Fraser, how might Chief Whattlekainum and his people react to further visits from these "sky people'?

Speculate about possible effects of their initial encounter on First Nations people's attitudes to Europeans. Be as specific as possible about likely consequences. Look to broader factors that explain why it might produce this effect.

Students would then be asked to:
 * Accumulate evidence to support each scenario and determine the most likely response of the First Nation's people to any subsequent visits.
 * Write a paragraph to justify their anticipated scenario in light of two criteria:
 * 1) is consistent with accepted facts
 * 2) is plausible given what is know generally about the people and the time.

Agenda for May 5